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Interviews with nine Nordic architects about their conception of public space.

On the occasion of the activites held in the framework of “Europe City” programm, the Museum of Finnish Architecture (MFA) in Helsinki recorded interviews with nine Nordic architects about their conception of public space.

Interview with Zygmunt Bauman

The Polish sociologist and philosopher reflects on the process of glocalisation (a hybrid from the words globalisation and localisation) the world is undergoing. He calls for a spirit of working together to bring into being new ways of constructing a bett

Interview with Pete Fussey

The English criminologist and sociologist talks about security measures in public space. He believes these are necessary but warns that they also place barriers between different types of people and can even impoverish urban experience.

Interview with Nancy Fraser

The American political scientist identifies a paradox in the present-day public sphere. While we have technology which permits a high degree of communication, public space has become corporatised and lacks a culture of citizen participation.

Interview with Sajia Begham

The Afghan lawyer talks about public space in Afghanistan and how this has changed since the outbreak of war in 2001. Although they have more mobility and greater chances of free expression, citizens are afraid to go out because of the still-latent violen